Tax Reporting When Starting a Business
Registration of a newly established business or self-employed activity with the tax office using the tax registration form.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Tax Documents / Receipts · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
How to proceed
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Fill out the tax registration form
Via ELSTER, including information on business activities, profit estimates, and revenue estimates.
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Tax ID number is assigned
Required for invoicing and other tax filings.
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Determination of Advance Payments
For income tax and corporate income tax, and, if applicable, sales tax.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and businesses after becoming self-employed.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Questionnaire submitted weeks after starting work
- •Information regarding expected revenue and profit estimates is unrealistic, resulting in incorrect advance payments
Common reasons for rejection
- •Incomplete or missing documents
- •Application not filed on time or filed with the wrong agency
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does tax registration cost when starting a business?▼
Free via ELSTER.
How long does the tax registration process take when starting a business?▼
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- ELSTER – Finanzverwaltung
- Data quality
- 100 %